Authority Secretary at Abia State Government

Job Description

• Board and Authority Governance Support: Serve as Secretary to the Board; oversee preparation and circulation of Board papers; ensure meetings are properly convened and documented; ensure accurate recording and safe custody of minutes and decisions; monitor implementation of Board resolutions.
• Schedule and Secretariat Management: Manage the Authority's calendar including Board sittings, meetings, public hearings; liaise with Directorates to avoid scheduling conflicts; ensure meeting readiness and documentation integrity.
• Records and Information Management: Ensure creation, management, and secure custody of official records, correspondence, licences, regulatory instruments; maintain robust records management and archiving system; serve as custodian of the Authority's official seal.
• Regulatory and Stakeholder Communication: Oversee official correspondence between the Authority and licensees, government institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders; ensure timely and professional communication.
• Statutory Compliance and FOI Obligations: Ensure compliance with statutory obligations under the Abia State Electricity Law; coordinate compliance with the Freedom of Information Act; maintain a register of FOI applications; coordinate submission of annual reports.
• Support for Quasi-Judicial and Regulatory Functions: Provide secretariat support for hearings, investigations, enforcement proceedings, and dispute resolution; ensure proper documentation of regulatory determinations.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: Provide leadership for Secretariat staff; promote efficiency, accountability, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

Requirements

• LL.B and Called to the Nigerian Bar. ACIS and/or LL.M will be an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years post-call experience